The press ram is moved forward over a toggle mechanism by pulling on the hand lever. Pressing the start button on the lever, after a limit switch is tripped, results in a 6 mm long pneumatic power stroke. Releasing the lever or the start button ends the power stroke.

Manual pneumatic benchtop press features include:

Hand lever toggle mechanism for approach stroke

Pneumatic power stroke

Precision linear ball rail guide

Non-rotating ram

Clean plumbing. Air connections integrated on frame.

Fine stroke adjustment during power stroke (6 mm).

Return force / tool weight is infinitely adjustable.

Default interface for easy connection of electrical components.

Controls completely integrated on frame, including air servicing unit.

The hand lever can be mounted on left side too for all models.

Using a manual approach, pneumatic benchtop presses are operator friendly and retrofittable. Each press complies with EC-type examination certificates and is available in two types: